Tag Archives: life

How to Overcome the Unexpected

Posted on February 20, 2025 by mitchteemley

“Expectations are premeditated resentments.” ~Unknown It was late autumn. Following my twice-yearly ritual, I’d ascended to the roof of our house, trusty electric blower in hand. Thereupon to blast the leaves and seedpods out of our rain gutters, and then clamber … Continue reading →

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42 Years Ago My Life Changed Forever

Posted on January 23, 2025 by mitchteemley

Marriage halves our griefs, doubles our joys, and quadruples our expenses. ~G. K. Chesterton Forty-two years ago this week, I met a woman who would change my life forever. Two years later, I asked her to marry me, and she said … Continue reading →

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It’s Time Once Again to Reflect

Posted on December 27, 2024 by mitchteemley

The end off the year is a time of reflection. But when we do, let us remember that, while the peaceful times are pleasant, they’re also static. It’s our trials that cause us to grow — if we allow them … Continue reading →

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The Invasion of Planet Earth Has Begun!

Posted on December 24, 2024 by mitchteemley

2,000 years ago our planet was invaded by a Being of inconceivable power. His spaceship: the womb of a Jewish teenager. His weapon: a form of love more powerful than all the atomic bombs, or lasers or phasers that will … Continue reading →

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35 Years Ago Television Evolved Into This

Posted on December 18, 2024 by mitchteemley

This very week in 1989, civilization took a giant slouch forward with the arrival of the most dysfunctional family ever. After two years as a featured short on The Tracey Ullman Show, The Simpsons crawled out of Ullman’s fertile comedy … Continue reading →

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The Magic of Being Wanted

Posted on December 17, 2024 by mitchteemley

Source: Wedding Sparrow My Real Memoir More than anything else, I wanted to be wanted. My college girlfriend no longer needed me, maybe never did. My current quasi-girlfriend Janet liked me, but liked other flavors too. Just to be clear, I was … Continue reading →

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The Heavens Declare His Glory

Posted on December 15, 2024 by mitchteemley

Life is good. God is gooder.

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I’m Not an Actor, I Just Play One on TV

Posted on December 5, 2024 by mitchteemley

Oh, all right, yes, I’m an actor. Heck, I even have a diploma to prove it. But that doesn’t automatically mean they let me act on TV, or anyplace else for that matter (you know how “they” are). Why? I … Continue reading →

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Happy World Toilet Day! Yes, that’s a thing.

Posted on November 22, 2024 by mitchteemley

What, you missed it? (It was Tuesday). Maybe you were…indisposed. It’s the world’s most popular holiday — the average person dedicates 1 ½ years of their life to it! Ergo, the United Nations officially proclaimed November 19th World Toilet Day! … Continue reading →

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What’s So Interesting About Animals? Everything!

Posted on November 15, 2024 by mitchteemley

Have you ever wondered what animals are thinking? More than we realize, actually. What’s up with these guys? Don’t miss the Sixteen Surprising Facts after the pics below. Click on any image to enlarge it, or to begin slide show. … Continue reading →

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